Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with any Dr.s in Southern California???

Hi Calif_princess,

I live in the 626 area and I found two doctors in Rancho Cucamonga. I didn't particularly have a bad experience with the doctor, just the staff. That is the reason why I decided to go with the other doctor instead.

If you search for my name you should be able to find the thread that I wrote about the doctors last month.

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My doc is in San Diego and is awesome!

Thanks guys! :party:)

Melissa

I just switched from UCSD to Dr. Bhoyrul in La Jolla and so far the experience has been great!

Dr Billy in Ventura is great.

Hi Calif_Princess! :wink2:

I have not had my first doctor's appt. but I have heard a lot of great :thumbup:things about Dr. Khalili. He is in Beverly Hills and operates at Cedars. You may want to research his name or go to the Cedars website and find him there. I'm going to meet with him later this month and if you want his number I'll give it you.

Thank you all for your replies. I guess I'll find out who my insurance sends me too after I see my primary on the 16th. I thought I'd get to choose which Dr. I wanted...but, duh, I have an HMO....no choice..... :tt1:( I'm in Riverside Co, so I guess it'll have to be a specialist in my "net work" so he/she will probably be here in Riverside Co. But who knows?? hehe

Dr. Douglas Krahn is great - very thorough. Has offices in Riverside, Rancho Cucumonga, and SB. Western Bariatrics

Thanks! :laugh:) I won't even get to know what Dr. I'm getting referred to until I'm done with the 6 months of diet class.............arg....

Thank you all for your replies. I guess I'll find out who my insurance sends me too after I see my primary on the 16th. I thought I'd get to choose which Dr. I wanted...but, duh, I have an HMO....no choice..... ( I'm in Riverside Co, so I guess it'll have to be a specialist in my "net work" so he/she will probably be here in Riverside Co. But who knows?? hehe

Hi There, I live in Southern Calif. too... I see my primary tomorrow and my insurance has a list of specialists also. I pray they are good ones to chose from. I was given Dr. Fobi's name from a girl at the grocery store. She had gastric bypass. Unsure if I want to do that... I've heard great success stories about lap band procedure. I'm Type II and on Lantus now. It has made me gain over 10 pounds since April. I can't wear my "skinny" jeans anymore. I'm 5'4 and 230 lbs. as of this morning. Very small on the bottom and I can wear 14W or 16W, but the top portion of my body is 2x or 20W. What made you decide on lap band? I don't eat a lot during the day or night, but I believe my Type II and now taking insulin has made my body resistant to losing 60 lbs. I'm frustrated. I've been thinking about WLS for years now. Plan to talk to my primary tomorrow. This will probably be the most important visit I've ever had with her.

Thanks! ) I won't even get to know what Dr. I'm getting referred to until I'm done with the 6 months of diet class.............arg....

I've read many stories about diet classes and counseling being mandatory. Is this true. I've also heard insurance companies prefer primary doctor to prescribe diet pills too prior to referring patient for WLS. Have you heard or encountered this? Sorry to ask all these questions. This is such an important decision for me. I found this website tonight. I have so many questions. Thanks in advance for your help.

Your primary isn't making you go through the 6 month diet classes?????

Your primary isn't making you go through the 6 month diet classes?????

Thanks for replying. This morning was my first time talking to her about any type of weight loss surgery. She has put in a referral for me to start meeting with a dietician. I will go to meetings and try to tweak some things in my lifestyle (eating and exercising). I have done so much, but being Type II makes it hard to lose consistently for me. I've known other Type II's that lose steadily without an issue. They can eat good or bad carbs without spikes. Everyone is different. So, the jury is still out whether I will actually go through with the surgery. I'm still researching and trying to get comfortable with the idea itself. Thanks again.. I really appreciate it.

Well I hope things work out for you! Hopefully you'll find the "tweaks" just right for your diet.